Gerry (Geraldine) Coffey

www.coffeygrounds.net /
  • Media Specialist
  • Public Relations
  • Foreign Affairs
/
  • Environment
  • Health & Fitness

Key Experience & Achievements
Gerry (Geraldine) Coffey

www.coffeygrounds.net /
  • Media Specialist
  • Public Relations
  • Foreign Affairs
/
  • Environment
  • Health & Fitness

PROFILE: Creative, results-driven professional with over 25 years experience in the above noted fields. Works effectively both independently and collaboratively with all levels of associates and executives. Adept in initiating and developing client relationships. Has extensive background in oral and written communication skills.

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  • CERTIFIED CAJA: Court Appointed Juvenile Advocate: A Voice in Court for Abused & Neglected Children:2003-Present
  • TEDxHuntsville, Recruiter/Coach: an affiliate of TED, a nonprofit, nonpartisan foundation devoted to making great ideas--from science to business to global issues—accessible in more than 100 languages. https://www.ted.com/about/our-organization
  • Deputy Director, M.O.W.W. YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, national organization composed of military officers and spouses who promote Leadership, Patriotism & Free Enterprise
  • NATIONAL PEACE ALLIANCE: Alabama Congressional District Team Leader: March 2005- present
  • MAJOR, Public Affairs Officer, AL State Defense Force: Home Front duties when National Guard mobilized; Aid during natural/man-made disasters; 2004-Present: National Chamber-of-Commerce “HIRING HEROES” Veterans’ Program: Aug 2012
  • SMALL FAMILY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: Managed family outdoor recreational business, 2009-Present
  • Collaboration w/World-Renown Nutritionist/Author, Dr. T. Colin Campbell, “…for the children of the world.” –Ongoing.
  • KEY-NOTE-SPEAKER: HEALTH, NUTRITION & FITNESS: WORLD CONGRESSES in: Djakarta, Indonesia 2010; Dresden, Germany 2008; Bangkok, Thailand, 2006; Scotland 2002, Canada, 2000.
  • SPEAKER & PLENARY CHAIRPERSON ON ENVIRONMENT: World Congress, Brazil, 2004
  • SPEAKER, HEALTH EDUCATOR, WRITER: U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site: Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, 2004
  • Global Media Liaison: The International Vegetarian Union
  • FITNESS INSTRUCTOR, HEALTH EDUCATOR & COUNCILOR: Workshops, Lectures, Coach, Retreats: 1974-Present
  • EARTH DAY STATE COORDINATOR: 1994-2002
  • STATE COORDINATOR: TWO U. S. Presidential Campaigns: Spokesperson, Events Coordinator, Press Releases. 2000-2004
  • ADVERTISING & PROMOTIONS: Acct Executive; Emcee Christmas Parades, Events, etc.: National Cable Promotions
  • HEALTH EDUCATOR/PR/MEDIA: High-Risk-Maternal & Infant-Care: Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA. 1977-1980.
  • TOURISM COORDINATOR, V.I.P. HOST FOR CITY & CHAMBER-OF-COMMERCE, Decatur, AL 1974-1975

Broadcast Experience
Gerry (Geraldine) Coffey

www.coffeygrounds.net /
  • Media Specialist
  • Public Relations
  • Foreign Affairs
/
  • Environment
  • Health & Fitness

  • CO-HOST WLRH-FM, NPR Affiliate, Huntsville, AL: Armed Forces Day, Veterans’ Day:1987-2008
  • PROD./DIRECT/HOST: "Coffey Break w/Gerry," WOWL-TV, 1976: Local, state, national dignitaries: Congressmen, Governor, etc., with a live studio audience.
  • HOST:"FEEDBACK," WLRH-FM: Public Forum
  • PRODUCER, DIRECTOR, REPORTER: Rural America Radio Network (200 NPR Stations) 1984-85
  • NEWS & PRODUCTIONS: Announcer/Producer News, Public Affairs, Fitness: WHNT-TV1978-’79
  • PR & REPORTER: WBHP & Channel 48 TV: HSV, AL: Good-Will Tours: Thai Royalty; UN Ambassadors

Gerry (Geraldine) Coffey

www.coffeygrounds.net /
  • Media Specialist
  • Public Relations
  • Foreign Affairs
/
  • Environment
  • Health & Fitness

Journalism Experience
Gerry (Geraldine) Coffey

www.coffeygrounds.net /
  • Media Specialist
  • Public Relations
  • Foreign Affairs
/
  • Environment
  • Health & Fitness

  • CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: A.P, U.P.I, Christian Science Monitor; Asia Magazine, Total Fitness
  • REPORTER/EDITOR: Bangkok World (NY Times Affiliate): 3-page daily section on local & world news
  • Man-of-the-World-Series: Philippine President, German Chancellor, Ronald Reagan; Pres. of India, etc.
  • Ambassador Row: in-depth profiles on foreign diplomats, published in 9 Asian countries, Europe & Africa
  • FREE-LANCE-WRITER: News & Features: Associated Press, Huntsville Times, Decatur Daily: 1974-Present

Gerry (Geraldine) Coffey

www.coffeygrounds.net /
  • Media Specialist
  • Public Relations
  • Foreign Affairs
/
  • Environment
  • Health & Fitness

Education & Training
Gerry (Geraldine) Coffey

www.coffeygrounds.net /
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  • Public Relations
  • Foreign Affairs
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  • Environment
  • Health & Fitness

  • 1980 UNI of North AL, BS – Radio/ TV/ Journalism
  • 1980 – Present: Continuing Ed: News/PR/Health/Fitness

Gerry (Geraldine) Coffey

www.coffeygrounds.net /
  • Media Specialist
  • Public Relations
  • Foreign Affairs
/
  • Environment
  • Health & Fitness

Gerry (Geraldine) Coffey

www.coffeygrounds.net /
  • Media Specialist
  • Public Relations
  • Foreign Affairs
/
  • Environment
  • Health & Fitness

Awards / Honors / Affiliation
Gerry (Geraldine) Coffey

www.coffeygrounds.net /
  • Media Specialist
  • Public Relations
  • Foreign Affairs
/
  • Environment
  • Health & Fitness

  • Officially presented to Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philip
  • VP of Public Relations, Speaking Easy Toastmasters Club
  • Past President Huntsville Advanced Toastmasters; Past State Director of Public Relations
  • Award-winning PSA for WAAY-TV; Nominated/won HSV TIMES Earth Day Media Award: United Nations, NYC
  • Only journalist privileged to escort Thai King & Queen
  • Qualified for the First-Journalist-in-Space Program
  • Judged in Top 5 % of Female College Athletes Age 18-25 (at age 45, mother of 4 teens)
  • 1of Top 5 in Nation to teach Fitness on USA TV Network
  • 1st Place-Feature-Writing, AL Intercollegiate Press Assn., 1980; Outstanding Student Award, Radio/TV